Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Bray (9) passes to a teammate during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)College football programs from the talent-rich Southeastern Conference are having to defend themselves in the wake of allegations of money being funneled to players.
Yahoo Sports reported Wednesday that five SEC players received improper benefits during their college careers, including former Alabama offensive tackle D.J. Fluker, casting yet another dark cloud over college sports.
The players were Fluker, who started on two national championship teams, Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray and defensive lineman Maurice Couch, Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and wide receiver Chad Bumphis.
The report cited text messages and financial records of former Alabama defensive end Luther Davis and an unnamed NFL source who said Davis was a go-between for the players with NFL agents and financial advisers.
All three schools issued statements Wednesday saying they are investigating the allegations.